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Removal Procedure

  1. Open the console door.
  2. Fig 1: Center Console To Console Bracket Bolts
    GM409472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the 4 bolts attaching the center console to the console bracket.
  4. Fig 2: Cupholder
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  5. Remove the cupholder from the console by using a flat bladed tool to pry the cupholder out.
  6. Fig 3: Console Extension
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  7. Remove the 2 screws retaining the center console (1) to the console extension (3).
  8. Remove the center console from the bracket.
  9. IMPORTANT:

    Do not grab or pull on the CD storage door when removing the trim bezel

    Fig 4: Trim Bezel & Screws
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  10. Remove the screws securing the trim bezel to the console extension.
  11. Use a small prying device to gently push in the tabs underneath the trim bezel securing the top of the trim bezel.
  12. Remove the trim bezel.
  13. Remove the console extension upper compartment insert.
  14. Remove the remote CD player, if equipped. Refer to Remote Compact Disc Player Replacement in Entertainment.
  15. Fig 5: Console Extension To Instrument Panel Bolts
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  16. Remove the bolts attaching the console extension to the instrument panel (IP).
  17. Slide the extension rearward and unclip the extension from the upper fasteners.